Allianz 2024 risk barometer: cybercrime at the top of the list
The Allianz Group has published its 2024 Risk Barometer. This 13th edition is based on data collected from 3 069 experts in 92 countries.
For the third year running, cybercrime remains the main concern for companies (36% of those surveyed), followed by business interruption.
Natural catastrophes, which ranked 6th in 2023, are now in 3rd place a year later.
Top ten global business risks:
| 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank | Top 10 global risks in 2024 | % of respondents in 2024 | % of respondents in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Cyber incidents | 36% | 34% |
| 2 | 2 | Business interruption | 31% | 34% |
| 3 | 6 | Natural catastrophes | 26% | 19% |
| 4 | 5 | Changes in legislation and regulation | 19% | 19% |
| 5 | 3 | Macroeconomic developments | 19% | 25% |
| 6 | 9 | Fire/ explosion | 19% | 14% |
| 7 | 7 | Climate change | 18% | 17% |
| 8 | 10 | Political risks and violence | 14% | 13% |
| 9 | 11 | Market developments | 13% | 11% |
| 10 | 8 | Shortage of skilled workforce | 12% | 14% |
